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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 10:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for the provision of Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant services, focusing on transport to Acre Wood Academy Secondary, TN6 2AS. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the procurement method identified as a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 17 July 2026, with a closing date for submissions on 21 July 2026. The contract period is set to start on 4 September 2026 and will conclude on 31 July 2029. This opportunity falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and is primarily service-oriented, located within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector that specialise in passenger transport services. The requirement for a passenger assistant suggests that businesses with experience in providing inclusive and attentive transport solutions may have a competitive edge. Companies looking to expand their operations in partnership with a government body like East Sussex County Council will find potential long-term collaboration benefits inherent in this project, given the three-year contract duration. The focus on school transport indicates suitability for firms equipped to handle consistent, scheduled transport demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN20 8RN TN22 4HG To: Acre Wood Academy Secondary, TN6 2AS Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: 8:50-15:00 Comments for Operator: Pupil 1 needs a space next to them. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cf44ec2-a4be-4c8c-b130-cdef71d78538
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af34b8f0-cb5b-4a08-aad3-3a210f36d883
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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